Noosa 360

As discussed in our May update, we asked a Question on Notice of the Minister for Primary Industries seeking clarification on: when the trial decision-making framework to assess alternative shark mitigation technologies and strategies will be delivered what criteria will…

With the beginning of whale migration season, our ongoing advocacy regarding Queensland’s Shark Control Program on behalf of residents, organisations and stakeholders, including Oceans For All, continues, including on a potential trial for whale deterrent technologies to prevent net entanglements.…

In a recent parliamentary speech, Sandy raised Noosa’s concerns with Queensland’s Shark Control Program and urged the State Government to act on community feedback and Noosa Council’s request for a trial to replace shark nets with safe alternative measures during…

Two whale entanglements recently occurred in the Noosa Main Beach shark nets, on 17 September and 6 October 2025. Once reported to the Shark Control Program Hotline, the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ contractor, Paddy Marine, was dispatched on both…

Since the release of the Queensland Shark Management Plan 2025-2029 covered in our May 2025 Noosa 360 update, we have received more responses to our advocacy from the Minister for Primary Industries as well conducted further research, which is collated…

As mentioned in our October 2024 Noosa 360 update, an independent review of the Shark Control Program (SCP) was commissioned by the previous government and undertaken by KPMG. This has now been released alongside a surprise announcement by the state…

Sandy’s advocacy has continued  and since her dedicated Noosa MP survey in March 2024, the results were taken to the Queensland Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries as mentioned in our April 2024 Noosa 360 update. Mentioned in the…

As an Independent MP, it is important for Sandy to hear directly from Noosa constituents, as she does not simply adopt the ideology or beliefs of any particular political party, nor her own views, instead strives to represent the diversity…

In response to community concerns regarding whale entanglements, Sandy has opened a survey to gauge the views of Noosa State Electorate residents on the specifics regarding the use of shark nets at Noosa Main Beach. This includes whether further trials…

As per our October 2023 Noosa 360 update, the Noosa Shark Nets Working Group is now established and for anyone who would like to be involved/contribute, please email sunshinecoast@surfrider.org.au. Following further enquiries from our office to the Queensland Minister for…